Thomas A. Dorsey

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Born: June 1, 1899 - Villa Rica, GA
Died: January 23, 1993 - Chicago, IL
Piano player/songwriter best known for writing blues classic "It's Tight Like That" (1928) and gospel standards like "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" (1932). In 1932 Dorsey (better known as "Rev. Thomas A. Dorsey") completely turned to writing biblical songs.
Thomas A. Dorsey got awarded with a Governor's Award For The Arts in Chicago (1985) and a Grammy\National Trustees Award (1992).
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Albums

SOG 3D110 The Maestro Sings — Thomas A. Dorsey Thomas A. Dorsey The Maestro Sings(3xLP, Album) Sound Of Gospel Records SOG 3D110 US 1980 Sell This Version
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Singles & EPs

1710 If You See My Saviour / How About You — Thomas A. Dorsey Thomas A. Dorsey (The Gospel Singer)* If You See My Saviour / How About You (Single) Vocalion (2) 1710 US 1932 Sell This Version
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11461 I'm Climbing Up The Rough Side Of The Mountain / Some Day I'm Going To See My Jesus — Thomas A. Dorsey Thomas A. Dorsey I'm Climbing Up The Rough Side Of The Mountain / Some Day I'm Going To See My Jesus(10", Promo, S/Edition) MGM Records 11461 US 1953 Sell This Version
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Compilations

L-1041 1928-1932: Come On Mama Do That Dance — Thomas A. Dorsey Georgia Tom Dorsey* 1928-1932: Come On Mama Do That Dance (Comp) Yazoo L-1041 US 1974 Sell This Version